Sony hack documentary in the works; Will propose alternative theories to North Korea

A documentary about last year's cyberattack on Sony Pictures in retaliation for "The Interview" is in the works from Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer, the filmmakers behind Netflix's Oscar-nominated 2013 documentary "The Square," TheWrap has learned.

The untitled project will span from the day last November, when Sony received an ominous photo signaling the initial hack, to this February, when Amy Pascal resigned as co-chairman, leaving CEO Michael Lynton to handpick her successor.

Noujaim and Amer have been putting the film together under the radar and their research has led them to propose alternative theories about the hackers, who conspiracy theorists have suggested may not be from North Korea, which the FBI blamed for the attack along with President Obama. North Korea has publicly denied any responsibility for the attack.

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Sony hack documentary in the works; Will propose alternative theories to North Korea

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Actors James Franco (L) and Seth Rogen arrive for the premiere of the film 'The Interview' at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, California on December 11, 2014. The film, starring US actors Seth Rogen and James Franco, is a comedy about a CIA plot to assassinate its leader Kim Jong-Un, played by Randall Park. North Korea has vowed 'merciless retaliation' against what it calls a 'wanton act of terror' -- although it has denied involvement in a massive cyber attack on Sony Pictures, the studio behind the film. AFP PHOTO/STR (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Director David Ayer, actors Michael Pena, Brad Pitt and Logan Lerman attend the press conference for 'Fury' during the 58th BFI London Film Festival at The Corinthia Hotel on October 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for BFI)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Brad Pitt attends the closing night European Premiere gala red carpet arrivals for 'Fury' during the 58th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/WireImage)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Quvenzhane Wallis, actress from the movie 'Annie' attends a Turnaround Arts New Orleans Event at ReNew Cultural Arts Academy on November 20, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images for Columbia Pictures)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Quvenzhane Wallis, actress from the movie 'Annie' attends a Turnaround Arts New Orleans Event at ReNew Cultural Arts Academy on November 20, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images for Columbia Pictures)

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: Actor Timothy Spall poses with his Best Actor award for his role in the film 'Mr. Turner' as he attends the Palme D'Or Winners photocall during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2014 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: Actor Timothy Spall, winner of the Best Actor award for his role in the film 'Mr. Turner', attends the Palme D'Or Winners photocall during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2014 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Some raised eyebrows over the fact that the hackers — calling themselves the Guardians of Peace — targeted select media outlets, including the Hollywood trades, to leak information to the press.

Mike Lerner ("Pussy Riot: A Punk's Prayer") is also producing the documentary with Noujaim and Amer, and the trio spoke to experts in cybersecurity and international politics. Noujaim and Amer were already working on a documentary about cyberterrorism when the Sony situation began to unfold. Their earlier film, "The Square," took aim at the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.

The Sony hack continues to make Hollywood headlines several months later, as not only did Natalie Portman mention the incident during her recent Harvard commencement speech, but a treasure trove of leaked emails was also cited in reviews of Cameron Crowe's Sony movie "Aloha." The incident will surely reverberate for years to come, and serve as a lesson to other studios about the importance of cybersecurity.